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Kauri Cliffs was designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants, Orlando, Florida.
The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards/ 6,510 metres and offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland.
The golf complex includes a world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, a well stocked golf shop, and ladies’ and mens’ locker rooms. Callaway ladies’ and mens’ rental clubs are available.
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Interactive Course Guide
Scroll down this page to explore our interactive course guide. This has been designed with comments by New Zealand's touring pro MICHAEL CAMPBELL to give you insight on how to play the course.
On the Course with the Designer
Watch David Harman comment on the course at Kauri Cliffs.
Course Fly-Over
Watch a fly-over video of the Kauri Cliffs Golf Course
To view information about a hole, click on its number on the course map.
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1. Takou
A straight away par 4. A tee shot left centre of fairway gives the best approach into the green. Be aware of the bunker and sever drop off on the left side of the green.
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2. Cape Brett
The rough on the left angles sharply inward. A good drive should be hit just inside the bunkers on the right. Be cautious of the severe drop-offs to the left and back of the green.
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3. Puriri
A great "little" golf hole with a wide open fairway. The challenge on this hole is the short second shot to a well guarded, undulating green.
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4. Cambo
One of the great par 5's in golf. Aim tee shot inside left hand bunkers. Longer hitters will have the option of going for the green in two. Laying up, be aware of the narrowing landing area and hazard on the right.
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5. Boomerang
Less adventurous golfers should aim at the small fairway on the left hand side of the green. Consider an extra club, as you cannot afford to be short.
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6. Falls
A tee shot aimed to the left centre of the fairway leaves the best approach to the green. The green is elevated and very deep; so take this into consideration when selecting a club.
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7. Cavalli
Club selection is crucial on this demanding par 3. Don't let the views distract you.
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8. Warrior
Aim your tee shot to the left centre of the fairway. A very long, narrow green greets you, fiercely protected by bunkers on the left.
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9. Giant Steps
A severely uphill par 4 completes the front nine. Don't let the gully "bully" you, for a good tee-shot will easily carry. The tendency is to under club the second shot. This is a deep green where an extra club won't hurt.
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10. Valley
Aim tee-shot right centre of the fairway. Be aware of the hazard on the left of the fairway, which wraps around the back edge of the green.
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11. Totara
Aim tee-shot right centre of sloping fairway. A precise approach shot is necessary to this well guarded "island like" green. Shorter hitters should lay up short of the marsh.
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12. Raupo
Anything short or left spells trouble on this wide, shallow, two tiered green.
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13. Tablelands
Aim your tee-shot right of the Totara trees in the far distance. This landing area will provide you with a good look at the well bunkered green.
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14. Waiaua Bay
This long downhill par 3 overlooks the Cavalli Islands. The green is protected by deep bunkers on the right and a severe drop off on the left.
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15. Cook's Hook
The cliffs on the left and narrow fairway demand an accurate tee-shot. Longer hitters can reach this green in two.
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16. Temptation
A tee-shot on the right hand side of the fairway leaves a short downhill approach. Very long hitters may risk the hazards and drive the green.
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17. Rainbow
On the tee, don't bite off more than you can chew. The large deep green will readily receive a long iron or wood.
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18. Tane Mahuta
Drives to the left spell trouble here. Continue to favour the right side of the fairway but be mindful of the bunker 110 meters out.
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